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Pennel Family History

Pennel Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Pennell (see Parnell). This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pennel family from?

You can see how Pennel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pennel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Pennel families living in Manitoba. This was about 23% of all the recorded Pennel's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Pennel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pennel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennel. 32% of Pennel men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Pennel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pennel were Salesman and Nurse.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Nurse
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Pennel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 442 immigration records available for the last name Pennel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pennel. For the veterans among your Pennel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pennel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pennel in 1957 was 50, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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